Camerun Peoples (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional

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. He played

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at Appalachian State.

Early life

Peoples attended Central High School of Clay County in Lineville, Alabama. As a senior, he rushed for 1,672 yards and 21 touchdowns on 230 carries, as well as a punt and kickoff return for a touchdown. Peoples committed to Appalachian State to play

College career

In five years at Appalachian State, Peoples rushed for 2,830 yards and 33 touchdowns on 455 carries and added 11 receptions for 77 yards. In the 2019 season opener against East Tennessee State, he suffered a season-ending ACL tear. Peoples best season was in the 2020 where he rushed for 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns on 168 carries and caught three passes for 15 yards to earn second-team All-

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honors. In 2021 he rushed for 926 yards and 14 touchdowns on 166 carries and added two catches for 19 yards to again earn second-team All-Sun Belt honors. After the 2022 season, People declared for the upcoming

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. During his time at Appalachian State, Peoples finished 2nd all-time in rushing touchdowns, 4th all-time in rushing yards, and 4th all-time in carries.

Professional career

After not being selected in the

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, Peoples signed with the

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as an

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. He was waived on August 26, 2023. Peoples signed with the

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on February 16, 2024. He was released on June 3, 2024.

Coaching Career

Peoples now offers football expertise with private training lessons vi
Athletes Untapped.
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References

External links

Edmonton Elks bio

Appalachian State Mountaineers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Peoples, Camerun 1999 births Living people American football running backs Appalachian State Mountaineers football players Carolina Panthers players Edmonton Elks players Players of American football from Alabama People from Lineville, Alabama Canadian football running backs Players of Canadian football from Alabama